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Originally Posted by ranoutofnames
In my state (Kansas) there is already an impact occuring. Several services are being considered for cut or reduction. Nothing is set in stone until July 2009. This is something that I heard in regards to foster care:
"release children in need of care at age 18, and not place youths age 16 and older in custody except for maltreatment"
Currently foster children can stay in foster care until they are 21 if they want. Some at least wait until they have graduated from high school before checking out.
Anyone hearing anything from the state heads of your Children and Family agencies?
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I haven't heard anything about my state (TX)...I've been on the website looking for any information and haven't found anything...I hope cuts aren't being mad!!